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Boston Police Investigating Fatal Shooting

The homicide unit is on the case after a man died of multiple gunshot wounds.

The incident took place in the Roxbury neighborhood. (Jenna Fisher/Patch)

BOSTON, MA — A man died after he was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in Roxbury, the Boston Police Department announced.

Officers responded to the area of 306 Warren St. at about 9:23 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, following a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers found an adult man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital, where he later died.

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The Boston Police Department's Homicide Unit is investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact homicide detectives at 617-343-4470.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting "TIP" to CRIME (27463).

Authorities did not immediately release information about the identity of the man or the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

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